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Description
We are a friendly, semi-retired couple who require some help on our organic hobby farm. Our setup is ideal for a couple but a single person works well too. We also have room for a van if the caravan is occupied. We ask that each person does 15 hours of work a week, or 10 hours each if 2 or more people are here, in exchange for caravan accommodation and use of all amenities including wi-fi.
The feedback we have had from most helpers is how much they have liked the relaxed, friendly vibe. We would ideally like people who are passionate about horticulture and/or willing to learn about permaculture and organic farming.
Work on the farm will involve planting, weeding, mulching, mowing, and fruit and vegetable harvesting. Helpers will be exposed to the techniques of landscape process observation, intensive organic vegetable cultivation and orchard management, green manuring and crop rotation, rainforest regeneration and plant propagation.
Our 7 acre farm includes a mixed orchard, a market garden, pasture and a rainforest revegetation project.
We have views over 200 acres of rolling green hillside, which has an abundance of birdlife.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are interested in spending time with people from other cultures.
Myrna is a passionate cook and has shared some wonderful cooking experiences with helpers.
There is opportunity to learn anything you need to know about gardening from Paul.
Help
Work on the farm will involve planting, weeding, mulching, mowing, and fruit and vegetable harvesting. Helpers will be exposed to the techniques of landscape process observation, intensive organic vegetable cultivation and orchard management, green manuring and crop rotation, rainforest regeneration and plant propagation.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We provide spacious caravan accommodation, which is under cover with countryside views. There is an outdoor kitchen with outdoor eating facilities. It is private with all facilities plus wi-fi. Produce from the farm provided free. Helpers have their own shower and toilet and shared laundry facilities. There are shops nearby where food can be purchased.
What else ...
We are situated 10 minutes drive from one of the best surf beaches on the coast and 15 minutes from Byron Bay itself.
Those with their own transport are able to explore the extraordinary landscape and alternative culture of the Northern Rivers district, including the Nightcap Ranges World Heritage Area and Mount Warning, the renowned surf beaches of the Far North Coast, and the creative hubs of the Byron hinterland and Mullumbimby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have full wi-fi. There are several places on the property from which to work remotely.
Space for parking camper vans
A van of any size can be parked on the property.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Feedback (9)
Both really hands-on, can-do people.
We were very grateful to Austin for fixing things around the house.
Fabi was helpful on the domestic front and both did good work in the garden.
And as an added bonus they were both excellent company.
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Both really hands-on, can-do people.
We were very grateful to Austin for fixing things around the house.
Fabi was helpful on the domestic front and both did good work in the garden.
And as an added bonus they were both excellent company.
We really respect their hospitality.
Staying in a beautiful garden with vegetables, fruits trees, flowers, and amazing scenery such as breathtaking sunrises, fantastic sunsets and thousands stars at night.
The accommodation in a caravan is so lovely and comfy. We cooked using fresh… read more
really nice couple and was a pleasure to work with Paul, I learned a lot of things.
the accomodation was comfortable and clean with all the necessary.
happy to stay with them for a while.
